2075 SS Lund Alaskan Boat with 115hp motor and trailer - FRC

The State of Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Office of State Procurement Services, is issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ 09A 260428-278) on behalf of the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to procure one complete 2075 SS Lund Alaskan boat package. The deliverable includes a 2075 SS Lund Alaskan hull with standard features, an installed outboard motor with a minimum of 90 HP (115 HP preferred), a fitted bunk trailer (Shorelander or equivalent), installed controls and gauges, battery, propeller, specified optional accessories, dealer preparation, required documentation, and freight and delivery to the Jonesboro IFW Regional Office in Jonesboro, Maine. The boat package must be delivered as a complete turnkey unit ready for operational use and must comply with detailed specifications outlined in Appendix B. Quotations must be submitted no later than 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on May 18, 2026, through the State of Maine's electronic procurement system (Advantage Vendor Self Service). The requested delivery date is by June 30, 2026, with delivery coordination required between the vendor and the State scheduled Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Award will be made to the lowest-priced qualified bidder based on best value determination, with evaluation criteria including the estimated calendar days from award to delivery, manufacturer literature verifying compliance with specifications, warranty information, and completion of required bid forms.

The RFQ does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to particular organization types, including disadvantaged enterprises, nor does it identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The solicitation requires Free on Board (FOB) Destination shipping terms, meaning the vendor bears all shipping costs and risk until delivery at the State's location. Bidders proposing equivalent items must submit documentation proving equivalency, subject to final approval by the requesting department. The State is exempt from federal, state, and local taxes on articles not for resale and requests quotations without such taxes, with exemption certificates provided at contract finalization. Payment is anticipated on a net 30 basis upon receipt of an accurate invoice referencing the State of Maine contract number and correct pricing information. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation materials.